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Thames Valley Police issue warning after increase in reported burglaries on Kennet & Avon Canal

Thames Valley Police issue warning after increase in reported burglaries on Kennet & Avon Canal

Boat owners and towpath users are asked to remain vigilant THAMES Valley Police have put out a warning to West Berkshire boat owners following an increase…


Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a searing account of human frailty set in the Biafran War

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a searing account of human frailty set in the Biafran War

The book has been crowned Winner of Winners from 25 years of the Women's Prize-winning books Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just…


What will West Berkshire be doing for BBC Children in Need?

What will West Berkshire be doing for BBC Children in Need?

Let us know if you are fundraising for the annual event ARE you holding an event for BBC Children in Need? The annual fundraiser returns tomorrow (Friday,…


Police carry out sweeps in Newbury's parks as part of #OpSceptre - a national campaign against knife crime

Police carry out sweeps in Newbury's parks as part of #OpSceptre - a national campaign against knife crime

Thames Valley Police say you may be stopped and searched The Thames Valley Police Neighbourhood teams carried out sweeps of local parks in Newbury yesterday,…


Reading Magistrates' Court: double rapist 'still a high risk' to young women in West Berkshire

Reading Magistrates' Court: double rapist 'still a high risk' to young women in West Berkshire

Court grants Sexual Harm Prevention Order A MAN who was convicted of a double rape 24 years ago is still a “very high risk” to women, and…


Chris Evans' CarFest gears up for 2021 to support BBC Children in Need and other charities

Chris Evans' CarFest gears up for 2021 to support BBC Children in Need and other charities

Tickets now on sale CHRIS Evans’ family festival CarFest has announced a star-studded line up for the Covid-compliant ‘Camp’ CarFest…


The Believers are but Brothers: A dark web

The Believers are but Brothers: A dark web

Online theatre review Oxford Playhouse: The Believers are but Brothers, on YouTube, on Friday, November 6 Review by Jon Lewis JAVAAD Alipoor’s Edinburgh…


Fears over Newbury town centre 24-hour gambling project

Fears over Newbury town centre 24-hour gambling project

Councillors consider 'Cashino' bid for Market Place A ROUND-the-clock gaming parlour in Newbury town centre will attract crime and disorder, critics have…


Lower Way closure extended

Lower Way closure extended

Thames Water is carrying out emergency works to a sewer Thames Water works that have closed parts of Lower Way, in Thatcham, have been extended for a…


Thatcham Rainbow presented with special Guiding award

Thatcham Rainbow presented with special Guiding award

Dodo award in memory of Guiding leader A THATCHAM Rainbow has been presented with an award for her work in lockdown and in memory of an outstanding Guider. Emma…


Man charged with Reading stabbing attack admits murder

Man charged with Reading stabbing attack admits murder

Khairi Saadallah carried out attack in Forbury Gardens in June A man charged in connection with a stabbing attack in Reading has admitted murdering three…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 11

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 11

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,311, an increase of 29 in the last 24 hours. The latest official…


Police looking for owner of bike stolen from Skyllings, Newbury

Police looking for owner of bike stolen from Skyllings, Newbury

17-year-old arrested in connection with the incident Do you recognise this bike?   Thames Valley Police is trying to trace the owner after a potential…


Environment Agency reports that all rivers in England are showing signs of pollution - one of the worst records in Europe

Environment Agency reports that all rivers in England are showing signs of pollution - one of the worst records in Europe

Andrew Davis writes the results are a damning indictment of our water courses NOT a single river in England has good chemical status according to the…


Spoiler alert! Newbury chef takes on MasterChef challenge

Spoiler alert! Newbury chef takes on MasterChef challenge

Look away now if you haven't yet seen how Sammy Hillen got on A NEWBURY chef has made it through the first gruelling round of MasterChef The Professionals. Sammy…


Newbury man arrested in connection with schoolgirl being approached by stranger

Newbury man arrested in connection with schoolgirl being approached by stranger

Thames Valley Police have stepped up patrols A man has been arrested in connection with a girl being approached by a stranger on her way home from school. The…


Whoops! Thatcham rail cheat landed with £661 costs and fines bill at Reading Magistrates' Court

Whoops! Thatcham rail cheat landed with £661 costs and fines bill at Reading Magistrates' Court

....and court orders her to repay the £17 fare A THATCHAM rail cheat must pay more than £661 – for trying to evade a £17 fare. Reading…


Win some amazing prizes in the Christmas Guide supplement in the Newbury Weekly News, Thursday, November 12

Win some amazing prizes in the Christmas Guide supplement in the Newbury Weekly News, Thursday, November 12

20 competitions including vouchers, hampers and meals out THE Newbury Weekly News tomorrow, November 12, includes a 24-page Christmas supplement with…


Newbury chef to appear on BBC One show MasterChef:The Professionals tonight

Newbury chef to appear on BBC One show MasterChef:The Professionals tonight

25-year-old will be hoping to impress judges Marcus Wareing, Gregg Wallace and Monica Galetti A Newbury chef will make an appearance on MasterChef:The…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 10

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 10

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,282, an increase of 19 in the last 24 hours. The latest official…


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